If you have recently been involved in an auto accident and have avoided serious injury, you may still require some treatment. The pressures placed on your body by the seatbelt and air bag can cause pain and discomfort. A remedial massage performed by a trained physiotherapist can help to ease these problems. Here is a guide to how a remedial message can help your discomfort.
Spine
When your body rapidly decelerates during a crash, it can place immense pressure on the many bones which make up your spine and make your head rock forwards and backwards. This pressure and movement can cause back pain and whiplash. Whiplash results in a stiff neck and intense pain. A remedial massage can help to mobilise the joints in your neck and back, helping to realign your spine. A remedial massage can also help to reduce the levels of inflammation in the surrounding tissue.
Shoulders
Wearing a seat belt can help to save your life during a road traffic accident. However, because the seat belt passes across your body, it can create a large amount of pressure on the shoulders. After an auto smash, you may feel discomfort in the shoulder which the seat belt passed over. Your shoulder joint is very complex, containing many muscles, connective tissues and fascia. A remedial massage can help to restore mobility to your shoulder and help to realign the muscles and bones, reducing the level of pain you feel.
Hips
Your seat belt will also pass over your waist. During a car accident, this belt can pull tight across your abdomen. As well as placing pressure on your lower back and spine, the waist belt can also damage the hips. A physiotherapist will be able to massage your hips to realign them with the rest of your body.
Digestive System
In rare cases, the pressure created by the waist belt can result in damage to the digestive system. This damage is often a result of the swelling and bruising caused by the collision. However, it can also be a result of the stress and pain associated with the accident. A remedial massage can help to improve the blood flow to your digestive system, reducing any swelling, bruising and pain. The massage can also help to reduce your stress levels.
If you are experiencing pain or discomfort as a result of a car accident, you should contact a physiotherapist.
